Python Engineer (AppSec) ID71670

AgileEngine•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Python Engineer to contribute hands-on to a follow-the-sun DevSecOps pod, writing Python scripts to integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA security gates into CI/CD pipelines and tuning scanning tools to reduce false positives. You will deploy automated hardened baselines and provide code-level remediation guidance to development teams, operating with minimal supervision on complex scripting and integration tasks. The role requires 3–5 years of software engineering experience with strong Python proficiency and CI/CD familiarity.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (e.g., Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD), as we are unable to sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time
3–5 years of commercial experience in software engineering
Solid coding proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
Working knowledge of modern CI/CD orchestration tools and practical experience interacting with vulnerability scoring frameworks
Ability to operate with minimal supervision on day-to-day execution and reliably complete complex scripting and integration tasks
Upper-intermediate English level

Nice To Haves

Experience in DevSecOps or Application Security
Ability to comfortably read and navigate Java source code
Hands-on experience with CNAPP or ASPM platforms such as Wiz
Basic understanding of application threat modeling

Responsibilities

Write and maintain the scripts necessary to integrate security gates (SAST, DAST, SCA) seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline
Continuously tune and configure existing security scanning tools to eliminate false positives and deliver high-confidence alerts
Assist in coding and deploying automated hardened baselines and secure coding patterns
Work directly with product development teams to provide actionable, code-level remediation guidance in Java and Python